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The 150th Open, St. Andrews, 2022

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    #182
    Deep Thought
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    Well said, the course is playing as good as a modem one, nobody bats an eyelid when modern US courses are yielding 24/25 under but if a 500 year old course does it, then it’s been overrun.. it’s holding up well ..

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



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    #183
    Deep Thought
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    Exactly.. was Seve trying to cheat when he wanted argued with Paramor for relief From a burrowing animal?

    No he wasn’t trying to cheat, he was trying to use the rules in his favour.

    xander was not trying to cheat, he was trying to use the rules.

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



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    #184
    callaway92
    Registered Users Posts: 14,610 ✭✭✭✭callaway92


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119345034#Comment_119345034

    A lot of the reason nobody makes a big deal of those courses on the PGA Tour though is because it’s understood that they are almost run-of-the-mill courses

    This is a major course - I’m guessing that’s the argument from most to counter what you’ve said, and I’d agree with them



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    #185
    Deep Thought
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    And I would counter :

    2020 Masters DJ 20 under..

    Speith and Tiger 18 under at the masters..

    2011 US Open, McIlroy 16 under

    all major courses

    20 under could win this years Open, no different than other majors.

    The Old Course is doing well against the big hitters and new technology.

    maybe some have a reason not to like the course, maybe couldn’t get a game or get tickets,

    I’ve played it previously and was there earlier this week.

    Its what golf is all about.

    Maybe focus more on enjoying it

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



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    #186
    Deeper Blue
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119345034#Comment_119345034

    People always complain about those US courses being too easy though, saying that nobody bats an eyelid is simply untrue.



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    #187
    Mushy
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    Hovland holing putts with seeming ease



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    #188
    sligeach
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    Rory might start getting a little frustrated, watching his playing partner Hovland sink a couple of longish birdies to tie for the lead. While Rory has been far closer on birdie opportunities, but hasn't gotten any yet. Early days though in the 3rd round.



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    #189
    Mushy
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119346093#Comment_119346093

    At least no lost ground. Eagle chance on 5 now, hopefully get at least the birdie (so will Hovland), to get something going.



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    #190
    BoardsMember
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119345592#Comment_119345592

    Doing well against the big hitters in that 7 par 4s are driveable and the par 5s 2nd shot eequires a short iron? It's good entertainment and the history and tradition is definitely covered, but there's definitely an argument for saying its not a quality course, nowhere near as good a course as any other on the rotation and quality wise it's not good enough for a major.



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    #191
    The Big Easy
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119346342#Comment_119346342

    Doing quite a good job of identifying the best golfers in the world with that leaderboard!

    If it wasn't a quality course it would be some kind of crap shoot, no?

    If a guy plays a hole well and birdies it, that's not the sign of an easy course, it's when a guy plays the same hole badly and bogies it that's the sign of a well designed course.



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    #192
    Western Pomise
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    Some standard of golf being produced by the players today.



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    #193
    BoardsMember
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119346350#Comment_119346350

    All valid, for sure. But how about 7 driveable par 4s? Some with 3 woods. I just think birdies shouldn't be 2 putts. Anyway, I'm happy to agree there's 2 sides to it, and I'm enjoying the golf.



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    #194
    Dr. Bre
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    Rory and hovland had to wait a long time at that tee



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    #195
    [Deleted User]
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    Drive and putt, drive and putt



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    #196
    callaway92
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119345592#Comment_119345592

    People often do complain about Augusta though, hence the constant effort to lengthen the holes



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    #197
    callaway92
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119345592#Comment_119345592

    Not sure what your last sentence about. Did I say anywhere that I personally wasn’t enjoying it?



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    #198
    Deep Thought
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    Nope…but people are more interested in bashing the course rather than just enjoying it.

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



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    #199
    [Deleted User]
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    Its just very samey and the complete lack of anything really exciting in a bad way happening anyone takes away some fun, i like a drivable par 4 on a course but not this many, its just hard to get into



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    #200
    waynescales1
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    This course is a joke. Some absolutely woeful tee shots not being punished at all. Scheffeler hits an absolute shocker of a tee shot, ends up on the 5th? fairway and he’s in a great position to attack the pin?



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    #201
    Mars Bar
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    Fair play to the Roscommon fella for getting on the TV



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    #202
    siblers
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    The Sky Sports commentary gang are making this a tough watch.

    Wayne Riley is even more insufferable than he usually is



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    #203
    Loafing Oaf
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    Has anyone hit a fairway in the last half hour?



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    #204
    NIMAN
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    They seem to be a bit wayward for sure.



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    #205
    Mushy
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    Johnson doing god knows what the last few holes



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    #206
    Loafing Oaf
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119346674#Comment_119346674

    Young just hari-kiried too...



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    #207
    NIMAN
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    2 terrible shots.



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    #208
    Mushy
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119346681#Comment_119346681

    Mcillroy and Hovland in spot of bother too. Entertaining stuff, wouldnt want to underestimate the course even if it's not overly penal



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    #209
    sligeach
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    I was thinking before Rory hit that poor second shot on the 17th, don't go over by the wall, and yet that's exactly what he did.


    I can't remember who it was, could be 20 years ago or more possibly. Someone was in similar trouble, but they had no backswing, so instead they hit the golf ball off the wall and back onto the green. I'm sure I could find it on Youtube.


    Found it, wasn't as old as I remembered. I do remember watching it at the time, still super impressive. Miguel Angel Jimenez, 3rd round in 2010.


    https://youtube.com/watch?v=3q2T2XhuUCU




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    #210
    Mantis Toboggan
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    Lovely putt on the last from mackers

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



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    #211
    big_drive
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    Impressive round from McIlroy, was in some control of his ball today



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